GERICARE Eyewash, sterile eye irrigating solution, packaged in a 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Di...

FDA Recall #D-0551-2018 — Class I — November 9, 2017

Recall #D-0551-2018 Date: November 9, 2017 Classification: Class I Status: Terminated

Product Description

GERICARE Eyewash, sterile eye irrigating solution, packaged in a 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp., Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-0186-04

Reason for Recall

Non-sterility: confirmed microbial contamination with Achromobacter xylosoxidans

Recalling Firm

Kareway Products Inc — Compton, CA

Classification

Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

60,000 bottles

Distribution

Product was shipped to one customer (Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.) who further distributed the product U.S.A. nationwide.

Code Information

Lot #: 86041601, Exp 09/19

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated